Expert Picks

Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals has cashed in every Norway match this tournament, and it’s easy to see why. Norway fully embraces an attacking style behind Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard, giving them one of Europe’s most dangerous offenses. England can match that firepower with Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, and a loaded attack of their own. The concern is at the other end of the pitch. England have conceded three goals across their last two matches and were fortunate not to allow more. I don’t fully trust either defense, but I have complete confidence in both attacks creating chances. With this much quality going forward, the over is my favorite play.

Both teams will be full of confidence heading into Saturday's clash after stunning results in the Round of 16. England is coming off a classic 3-2 win over Mexico at the Azteca, while Norway pulled off a stunning 2-1 upset against Brazil. Over 2.5 goals have been scored in all five of Norway's matches at the World Cup, and the Three Lions have scored two or more goals in four of their five fixtures in this competition. I expect we'll see another entertaining affair with Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland on the pitch, so I'm backing the Over in this one.

I consider this the moneyline through extra time but not to qualify -- I'm noticing at books that you have to pay a fair amount more to have that shot in PKs. I doubt this goes to PKs. Like many Americans, I have become a huge fan of Erling Haaland and Norway in particular. Obviously I knew Haaland but never watched him this frequently. Amazing player. And that Viking Row thing. Wonderful. So while Haaland may steal this himself, England is the better overall club. The Three Lions are unbeaten in all 13 competitive matches under Thomas Tuchel (12W, 1D) and had the audacity to win at Estadio Azteca last time out. Playing in Miami will feel like Boise compared.